Emergency Planning and Security Preparedness
Emergency Planning and Security Preparedness
SEC 493
July 15, 2013
David Bagnon
Introduction
The security of our nation is something that is very important to the country. Because of
the horrible events that occurred in September 11, 2001, national security has had to bump up
their security measures. But security is not only for terrorist attacks, it is also put in place to secure
people from natural disasters, before and after the disaster. Technology has helped each agency to better
plan certain for disasters or keeping control as to who comes into the country, thru air, water, or land.
Homeland Security
Homeland Security consists of many government agencies working on protecting the security
of the United States of America. When people think of homeland security, the first thought for
them is terrorist attacks but homeland security even protects when there is a natural disaster. Airport
security is run by Transportation Security Administration. This department of Homeland Security
was created in 2001 after the September 11 attacks. After the attacks, many things changed for
passengers flying. There are more restrictions as to what can be brought on the plane. Liquid could
not be more that certain amount of ounces, all shoes are checked. Passengers wearing jackets must
remove them to get pat downs and now only passengers are allowed at the gates. There technology has
advanced to help them detect explosives or any weapon someone might want to take onto the
plane. Bags left alone in any part of an airport are being inspected and treated with lots of care. After
September 11, people were just more aware of their surroundings at the airports. Passenger names are
also looked at to see if anyone on the list is on the terrorist list. Many people have similar names to
terrorists or people that are just
SEC 493
July 15, 2013
David Bagnon
Introduction
The security of our nation is something that is very important to the country. Because of
the horrible events that occurred in September 11, 2001, national security has had to bump up
their security measures. But security is not only for terrorist attacks, it is also put in place to secure
people from natural disasters, before and after the disaster. Technology has helped each agency to better
plan certain for disasters or keeping control as to who comes into the country, thru air, water, or land.
Homeland Security
Homeland Security consists of many government agencies working on protecting the security
of the United States of America. When people think of homeland security, the first thought for
them is terrorist attacks but homeland security even protects when there is a natural disaster. Airport
security is run by Transportation Security Administration. This department of Homeland Security
was created in 2001 after the September 11 attacks. After the attacks, many things changed for
passengers flying. There are more restrictions as to what can be brought on the plane. Liquid could
not be more that certain amount of ounces, all shoes are checked. Passengers wearing jackets must
remove them to get pat downs and now only passengers are allowed at the gates. There technology has
advanced to help them detect explosives or any weapon someone might want to take onto the
plane. Bags left alone in any part of an airport are being inspected and treated with lots of care. After
September 11, people were just more aware of their surroundings at the airports. Passenger names are
also looked at to see if anyone on the list is on the terrorist list. Many people have similar names to
terrorists or people that are just